Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 07 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Health Services Officers, Level 5
$42.34 to $44.73 per hour
Employment type:Casual
Region:South
Location:Peacock Centre
Provide outcome focused, recovery orientated services to clients of the mental health service. Peacock Centre has a 12-bed inpatient unit and a peer-led Safe Haven and Integration Hub (supported and supervised by a Senior Clinician). These services work together to provide trauma-informed care to people experiencing relapse in their mental health and/or suicidal or situational distress.
The Role: Support the key tenets of the Operational Service Model (OSM) for the relevant area, which are to provide a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes independence, opportunity, and recovery for people who may be experiencing situational or suicidal distress.Provide outcome focused, recovery orientated services to clients of the mental health service.Use lived experience of mental illness and recovery to share experiential knowledge, skills, and strategies to support individuals in navigating the mental health and social services systems.The Team: Peacock Centre has a 12-bed inpatient unit and a peer-led Safe Haven and Integration Hub (supported and supervised by a Senior Clinician). These services work together to provide trauma-informed care to people experiencing relapse in their mental health and/or suicidal or situational distress.
Details of appointment: Fixed term, casual, shift worker (set rotational), working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for a period of twelve (12) months.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $67,193 to $70,993 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
25% Casual loading - Equivalent of $42.34 to $44.73 per hour.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022You'll have access to salary packaging and a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways.Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.Essential Criteria: Personal experience of mental illness and use of clinical mental health servicesWorking With Children RegistrationCurrent Driver's LicenceNote: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on Essential requirements, Desirable requirements, and pre-employment checks.
Application Process: We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Work Culture: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values at the Department of Health. We respect diversity and encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr